tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post4202958184429467867..comments2019-01-22T07:12:33.120+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: Quieting...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87457364186446905792018-04-24T23:11:56.314+10:002018-04-24T23:11:56.314+10:00Hello Janice in Western PA USA! I am Cheryll in We...Hello Janice in Western PA USA! I am Cheryll in Western PA USA! I think that arthritis is the local chronic disease. Quieting is a journey IMO. I hope that when our warm weather finally arrives your discomfort will less. The key is not to give up. Do what you can, rest, plan and go again. Rain today but the sun will shine again. celkaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641540970773683454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-91899278333058311542018-04-24T04:22:46.028+10:002018-04-24T04:22:46.028+10:00You have put your experience in words that are ver...You have put your experience in words that are very much my own situation. I am 75 and arthritis is taking it&#39;s toll but I still think I can do what I did at 40. Then when the body says enough, I have a hard time excepting the reality of my age and arthritis. I have had both hips replaced and now my hands and a knee are giving me problems. So hugs to you and keep trying to get that balance as I am still trying to learn Janice in Western PA USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34741119188621429712018-04-23T09:56:16.057+10:002018-04-23T09:56:16.057+10:00Hugs to you Jenny. You give us all such inspirati...Hugs to you Jenny. You give us all such inspiration. You are so giving but you must give more to yourself. Slow down, breathe deeply and just chill. Please. You give so many of us so much pleasure. We do not want to see you exhausting yourself. Take time for yourself and enjoy your dearly beloved and your gorgeous family. Love GleniseGlenisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87496273857098252642018-04-21T01:13:43.531+10:002018-04-21T01:13:43.531+10:00Dear Jenny ,thank you once more your honesty.I had...Dear Jenny ,thank you once more your honesty.I hadnt realized about ur brainTrauma.I will pray for you yes I will as I can so relate.I am 61,learning to pace myself ,not always to have an answer to my son of 19!who ilove to bits but games constanstly.I love Micah 6v8.Take joy in the little things ,bird song,watching one of our dogs look at insects in the garden!!Blessings and rest in Him!Big hugsXXMary-Lou Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530534910295203663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-55102431020444474632018-04-05T14:02:18.006+10:002018-04-05T14:02:18.006+10:00Thank you for your honesty, and for your lovely bl...Thank you for your honesty, and for your lovely blog. It refreshes my heart. Praying that as your body rests, your heart and mind can rest too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-84594827611590032182018-04-05T07:49:24.822+10:002018-04-05T07:49:24.822+10:00Jenny,I just got the opportunity to read this post...Jenny,I just got the opportunity to read this posting. I&#39;ll add you to my prayers. Blessings - Barbara AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-77874383679856124482018-04-01T20:52:25.412+10:002018-04-01T20:52:25.412+10:00Dear Jenny. I’ve just read your post. Take care my...Dear Jenny. I’ve just read your post. Take care my friend and listen to your body and your Lord. I’m sure Mr E will be in there caring for you too. A hug from me. Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288331185772160975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-59309178113796238102018-03-31T13:19:48.760+10:002018-03-31T13:19:48.760+10:00Thank you so much for sharing this - I too have be...Thank you so much for sharing this - I too have been like this all my life.<br />Often I forget myself along the way and end up like you described in the arms of God - like a child.<br />Your honesty is refreshing and inspirational - look at all that you do accomplish - so much Jenny!<br />And your blog and patterns bring such joy to many.<br />Thank you so much and Happy Easter to you and your family<br />Loads of love<br />Tanya from Perth Western Australia xxxxTanya Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281524513185663398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-47347620206624649642018-03-31T10:34:11.848+10:002018-03-31T10:34:11.848+10:00Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us. I ...Thanks so much for sharing your heart with us. I can relate to what you said in so many ways. Take care.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664975962756698152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18544252010113336582018-03-31T03:45:05.908+10:002018-03-31T03:45:05.908+10:00I, too am very blessed by your words spoken here t...I, too am very blessed by your words spoken here today. Bless you, Jenny, and take good care of yourself. <br />I got a chuckle out of wanting Wonder Woman&#39;s waist, as well as her abilities. I could use that tiny waist, too!<br /><br />Thank you for being the encouragement you are and for letting God use you to reach out to so many. <br /><br />Vernavernagracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17923394548442318132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-43149692865254379252018-03-30T23:27:30.155+10:002018-03-30T23:27:30.155+10:00Jenny, please take care of yourself. You are impo...Jenny, please take care of yourself. You are important to so many because of your caring and honest God given talents. I know that what you shared in this blog applies to me and many others. God Bless! Joanslowerlowermamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932642862221780862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-36611822270907536972018-03-30T13:00:34.917+10:002018-03-30T13:00:34.917+10:00Jenny, you are always such a source of encourageme...Jenny, you are always such a source of encouragement to me, but today&#39;s post was spot on. For the past 6 years I have suffered with inoperable chronic back pain and a couple of weeks ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalsia. Pain and such has been a constant companion, but like you my relationship with God has sustained me, even when I have felt hopeless. Keep up the encouraging post and know that at least one soul out here is being blessed and encouraged by them. Hugs and many prayers for you...jackiePeascodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950203914710533372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-33745408548299891142018-03-30T10:00:13.451+10:002018-03-30T10:00:13.451+10:00Well said Jenny, all I can say is Amen, LynWell said Jenny, all I can say is Amen, LynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-16785340136659144912018-03-30T00:39:34.758+10:002018-03-30T00:39:34.758+10:00Hey Jenny,
just take it easy! Your body will tell ...Hey Jenny,<br />just take it easy! Your body will tell you what it needs, just listen!<br />KATRIN W.Cattinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573600241695108396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-88931550074976020172018-03-29T22:50:54.761+10:002018-03-29T22:50:54.761+10:00Thanks for the honest post. It was a blessing to m...Thanks for the honest post. It was a blessing to me and very eye opening. I hope you get your much needed rest.Kim Biscottohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099531494146971686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-22363578196850168672018-03-29T22:37:55.430+10:002018-03-29T22:37:55.430+10:00Jenny take it easy and rest up. If you get more ra...Jenny take it easy and rest up. If you get more rain it should be nice to just relax and watch the rain fall..as long as it isn&#39;t flooding rain of course. What is happening to the Cowboys? I hope they get their mojo back soon :-) Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87603291665743683182018-03-29T21:53:53.721+10:002018-03-29T21:53:53.721+10:00Jenny, as is frequently the case, God has answered...Jenny, as is frequently the case, God has answered my prayers...through you. Yesterday I had reached one of the lower valleys. I was struggling to make it from one room to the next as the fatigue was intense. &quot;Thank You, Thank You,,,Please Help, Please Help&quot; was my silent prayer all day long. Then I read your blog post and received His help. In your words He showed me that it is okay to stop and care for ourselves as we care for others. I crawled into bed immediately after an early dinner last night and slept straight through until morning. I&#39;m by no means at my &quot;new life&quot; best, but I am one step further out of the valley and closer to the light. Thank you, again...Jusmom1https://www.blogger.com/profile/03276963040817081405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-27666540251263602362018-03-29T19:01:13.264+10:002018-03-29T19:01:13.264+10:00The Lord Bless You and Keep You. He is the one to ...The Lord Bless You and Keep You. He is the one to trust in when we are at our most fragile. Then, you already know that Jenny. Praying you will be feeling stronger day by day, and not jumping into Wonder Woman mode, but just being Jenny, Child of God.barcordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638897356633828187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-63099565129713011962018-03-29T14:06:31.696+10:002018-03-29T14:06:31.696+10:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. Jenny, ...Thank you so much for sharing your story. Jenny, I know exactly what you are saying in this message. I have to pace myself, also. It has taken me years to accept the fact that I&#39;m not Wonder Woman and can not do it all. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Arthritis in most joints and Degenerative Disc Disease. I have suffered with depression since I was in my teens. I&#39;m 63 and have learned that some things are just not as important as I thought they were. I&#39;ve learned to prioritize and only do what my body will allow. I try to only do a little work each day rather than trying to do it all in a day or two. My reward for doing this is I can spend more time in my sewing room without feeling worn out. Honestly Jenny, I don&#39;t think anyone cares about how my house looks as much as I do. Kaye Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335554122486958502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-92169458416274632512018-03-29T12:07:10.938+10:002018-03-29T12:07:10.938+10:00I hear what you are saying and fortunately decided...I hear what you are saying and fortunately decided many years ago that I am a human being with human frailties , needs and emotions. It is always such a lovely feeling being able to help others with words , a shoulder or actions but we are no good to anyone if we fall in a heap. The trick is to listen to the messages along the way. If we continue to ignore those small messages they simply get bigger until we finally come crashing down. I am pleased to hear that you have PJ days watching movies and chilling out. There is nothing wrong with that at all. There are enough things in life which we cannot control so it is important to manage the things we can. I hope nothing serious is happening with your beautiful family and I send you many angel healing hugs.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397162777493230125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70447823442060714682018-03-29T12:06:52.472+10:002018-03-29T12:06:52.472+10:00I&#39;m learning this now and I&#39;m 72. It&#39;...I&#39;m learning this now and I&#39;m 72. It&#39;s time. Thank you, Jenny, for sharing. Peace and blessings,Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-38840724149405785122018-03-29T11:50:41.839+10:002018-03-29T11:50:41.839+10:00I think it is our nature to act like Wonder Woman....I think it is our nature to act like Wonder Woman. A burden self imposed and hard to let go of. I wish you a fast journey out of the valley and into the sun.<br />Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13855143650238755072018-03-29T10:38:08.309+10:002018-03-29T10:38:08.309+10:00Darling Jenny! I said no this week - somehow it d...Darling Jenny! I said no this week - somehow it didn&#39;t work so well for me, and I still have to do some bits of things. Ha! but at least I said it! It might work next time. Much Aroha! Baa. xxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992879898811807074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-18332789701464655682018-03-29T09:49:23.955+10:002018-03-29T09:49:23.955+10:00Hi Jenny,
This post is exactly how I am as well. ...Hi Jenny,<br /><br />This post is exactly how I am as well. It is so hard to remember we can&#39;t fix every problem. I am terrible about jumping right in with solutions whether asked for help or not. I&#39;ve become more self aware about that and have to yell &quot;stop&quot; in my head when (especially) my dear daughter is expressing frustration or pain over a problem. She&#39;s an adult - not a baby who needs protecting. But is sure is hard.<br /><br />And I know what you mean about being up. I call those times my superwoman times. I feel like I can get everything done on my list and then some with one hand tied behind my back. I over do and pay for it the next day. But, now that I&#39;m quite old, I take advantage of those superwoman days when they hit! :)Phyllis Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735748513918578081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-64154887046911038492018-03-29T09:11:42.025+10:002018-03-29T09:11:42.025+10:00Oh Jenny, LOVE and HUGGS to you as you rest in Him...Oh Jenny, LOVE and HUGGS to you as you rest in Him. <br />He truly is the &quot;All, I AM&quot;!!<br />Hope your Resurrection Holiday is Wonderful as you continue to seek and serve Him.<br />Thank you for sharing as always, Such a blessing and encouragement to all. A real wonder-ful woman.<br />Judithjudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099487800770751609noreply@blogger.com